Exploring Art Museums & Galleries at HBCUs
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Summer has unofficially begun and we are amazed at how quickly it arrived. If you're looking for some creative places to explore with your friends and family during the summer (or anytime of the year), then make sure to visit the art museums/galleries at the universities/colleges in your local area. Recently, we were fortunate to visit the Black America Portraits Exhibit at Spelman College and it was spectacular. It was wonderful to see original works of art by some of the artists featured on our website. Moreover the exhibit reminded us of how important art galleries are at HBCUs (or Histor ..read more
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Children in Art
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1y ago
​Hello family and friends. How is 2023 going so far for you? It has been extremely busy for us. We're excited about the new creative products that are in development for our online catalog. These products will continue to help you upgrade your creative space.  In developing these products, we also realized how much we enjoy works of art that feature children at play. ​Playtime is such a vital part of a healthy regimen for young learners. Keep reading to discover some fantastic depictions of children enjoying playtime along with ideas on how to use them as sources of inspiration.   ..read more
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5 Gift Ideas For Creative People
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1y ago
Season's Greetings! We hope this season of celebration is going well for you all. We are very thankful for another opportunity to share joy with our family, friends and creative community. If you're looking for some great gift ideas that you can give throughout the year, make sure to explore our website and the amazing products included in our list below. Click on each image to purchase and learn more about the product. 1. Colorful Tees Artistic Creative Soul Name Unisex T-shirt $24.95 - $28.95 This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the rig ..read more
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Color Theory & The Divine 9
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1y ago
Happy Fall 2022! It's a great time to explore color theory with young learners.   Recently, college graduates from HBCUs celebrated and highlighted their alma maters. The first Black collegiate fraternity was founded at Howard University; it was also one of the first members of the Divine 9. The Divine 9 is a nick name that refers to a specific group of Black collegiate sororities and fraternities who are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. If you are a member of one of the Divine 9 organizations or like me, married to a member of one (Omega Psi Phi), then you know how imp ..read more
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The Art of Coiffure
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1y ago
We hope you're experiencing a safe, fun and relaxing summer. Recently there has been some attention surrounding  H.R. 2116 or the Crown Act. In fact on July 3, 2022, some organizations cited and celebrated the day as National Crown Day.   In the Black community, hair is one of the most significant ways we visually express our heritage, personalities, spiritually and style. Visiting the beauty/barber shop for us is more than just enjoying the service of a professional stylist; it's a time of bonding and sharing with other members in our community.  ​  Hair adornment is an i ..read more
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Creative Favs for Mother's Day
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2y ago
Happy Spring 2022! As we approach Mother's Day this weekend we wanted to share a few of our favorite creative resources and products that you can use to celebrate the special mothers in your life. Note Cards & Greeting Cards Choosing a greeting card for Mother's Day can be a bit overwhelming. With so many designs to choose from, finding the perfect sentiment can be challenging. We have a great solution. Our line of handcrafted note cards and print-on-demand greeting cards allow you to customize the interior with a personal sentiment. You can give them for Mother's Day, a birthday or just ..read more
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Spring Into the Art of Fashion
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2y ago
While Spring seems to be a bit hesitant this year about warming things up, we are ecstatic that it is officially here. Over the last year we've been presenting ideas about how to create art units that connect to different visual art careers such as animation and puppetry.  ​Today we want to share some tips and resources related to fashion design that you can use to build or add to a fashion unit in your art curriculum.  Fashion is such an important part of our everyday lives. Adding a fashion unit to your curriculum can be as simple or developed as you'd like. Young artists re ..read more
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The Art of Summer Fun
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2y ago
Hello! We hope you all are having an enjoyable and healthy summer. As we head towards the end of summer and back to school, we want to share some of our newest art resources connected to some of our favorite summer activities and children's picture books. Going to visit family at our annual family reunion was one of our favorite things to do in the summer. The colorful children's book Family Reunion by Chad & Dad Richardson and Ashleigh Corrin reminds us of those wonderful experiences. Make sure to also check out our Family Reunion Collage Art Lesson which is inspired by the book and a ..read more
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Black Joy For Juneteenth
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2y ago
There are so many things that bring us joy. This year we are ecstatic about our upcoming creative activities connected to Juneteenth. Click on the poster below to learn more about our upcoming Juneteenth celebration. We love partnering with amazing creative entrepreneurs to share high-quality events. We also enjoyed creating the Juneteenth Wall Hanging Art below; continue reading to see how we created it. This paper wall hanging is a great activity to add to your Juneteenth celebration. Each participant can write a word to add to the art. You can also make a new piece each year and display t ..read more
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Black Artists Depicting Black Artists
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2y ago
Happy Black History Month 2022! Even though our website is dedicated to highlighting Black art history all year long, February is one of our favorite months. This year we're taking a look at Black visual artists who created works of art featuring other Black visual artists. ​ Gwendolyn Knight & Augusta Savage Talented painter Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence was mentored by renowned sculptor Augusta Savage at the Harlem Community Center during the Harlem Renaissance. They both created works of art of one another. Mrs. Savage was dedicated to her students and community. Mrs. Lawrence was also a d ..read more
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